10631 10632 10633 10634 10635 10636 10637 10638 Whittier (John G.).—Continued. "Barbara Freitchie." Original Manuscript Account of the famous War Incident, at Frederick, Md., in the handwriting of the Novelist, Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth, 4 pages, 12mo. Dated Georgetown, D. C., July, 1863, sent by her to Mr. Whittier, and used by him as the basis for his celebrated poem. Accompanied by an A. L. S. of Mrs. Southworth, I page, 12mo, July 21, 1863, "I have a message to deliver to you"; and A. L. S. of Mary A. Quantrell, of Frederick, who claimed the honors involved in the incident, 3 pages, 4to. Washington, July 15, 1876, to Mr. Whittier. Also a typewritten copy of the letter written in 1885 to Francis F. Brown, editor of "Bugle-Echoes," making mention of Mrs. Quantrell as a claimant for the honors. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (11) $362.00 Original Autograph of Poem, "The Deity," 2 pages, 8vo. [1825.] Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (227) $107.50 Original Autograph Manuscript, being the Unpublished Translation of Goethe's ballad "Erlkönig," 2 pages, folio. Accompanied by the first draft of the poem, 3 pages, 8vo, also in Mr. Whittier's handwriting; the original German text, with an English translation by another hand (A. Geoghegan), and a clipping giving Goethe's first suggestion for its writing. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (249) $70.00 Original Manuscript of his child-poem, "In School Days," 9 stanzas, on 4to sheet, with 2 additional stanzas, on 8vo sheet, composed afterward, on receipt of a printed proof sheet. With a number of corrections in the poet's handwriting. [Also] an A. L. S., I page, 4to, to Lucy Larcom, Editor of "Our Young Folks." Relating to the manuscript. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (244) $540.00 Original Manuscript of his Poem "The Golden Wedding of Longwood," 22 stanzas, on 4 pages, folio. Containing many lines that were afterwards changed. A few stanzas pasted on at margin, and torn. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (237) $115.00 Autograph Manuscript of the Poem "Margaret's Song to her Father at Nightfall," 2 stanzas, of 6 lines each, on I page, 12mo. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (251) $75.00 Original Manuscript Poem, "My Birthday," 16 stanzas, on 4 pages, 8vo. [1871.] Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (234) $290.00 Original Manuscript of a preface poem, intended for publication with "Old Portraits and Modern Sketches," [1850], but not used, I page, 16m0. 46 10639 10640 10641 10642 10643 10644 10645 10646 10647 10648 Whittier (John G.).—Continued. Original Manuscript Poem "Prayer and Answer" (now entitled "The Answer"), 12 stanzas, on 3 pages, 4to. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (246) $200.00 Original Manuscript Poem, "The Pressed Gentian," 4 stanzas, 2 pages, 8vo. [1872.] With review of some pamphlet, in Whittier's handwriting, on back of last sheet. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (235) $53.00 Original Manuscript of his Poem, "Roger Revived" (afterwards changed to "A Spiritual Manifestation"), 13 stanzas of 4 lines each, on 2 pages, folio. [1870.] Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (233) $75.00 Original Manuscript of the Poem, "Sumner," 9 pages, 4to. Signed with initials. With corrected proof slips. [Also] an A. L. S. and note, both signed with initials, to the printer, etc. Whipple sale, Libbie's, April 7, 1903. (178) $78.00 Lines, composed by Mr. Whittier, in 1832, to accompany a presentation copy of "Moll Pitcher," to his friend, W. J. Allinson. A copy sent to Miss Elizabeth Nicholson, by Whittier, in 1840. Addressed on the back “Elisy," by Whittier, who also wrote on the margin: "These lines were originally written for W. J. A. once when I sent Mary Ewer (Moll Pitcher), as Mary Tom Earle calls it," I page, 8vo. (1840.) Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (229) $167.50 Autograph Verses composed for an Album, I page, 12mo. Undated. With endorsement on back, in Whittier's handwriting, "Album Verses." Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (248) $80.00 Original Manuscript of Poem on Robert Burns, written upon receipt of the sprig of heather in blossom. In ink and pencil. One stanza printed, I page, 8vo. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (250) $42.50 Autograph Poem, beginning "O Englishmen! In hope & creed," 2 stanzas. Signed and dated 22d, 5 mo., 1861. Peirce sale, Henkels', May 5, 1903. (1088) $20.00 Dated Oak Knoll, Danvers (2 April), 1880. Six lines. Gilsey sale, Anderson's, March 18, 1903. (3015) $15.00 Original Manuscript of Hymn sung at Christmas by the scholars of St. Helena's Island, S. C., I page, folio. Repaired and inlaid. With original draft of a letter to Fields on back, regarding a change to be made in the prelude to his Poems. 10649 10650 10651 Whittier (John G.).—Continued. D. S., 3 pages, folio. February 2, 1881. Original Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (240) $26.00 Memorandum of Agreement between Whittier and Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (241) $20.00 D. S., 3 pages, folio. April 17, 1886. Original Manuscript Memorandum of Agreement between Houghton, Mifflin & Co. and Whittier, for the publication of "St. Gregory's Guest and Recent Poems." With indorsement by Whittier, in pencil, on back, "Copyright of St. Gregory's Guest," 1886. Whittier sale, Anderson's, Feb. 6, 1903. (242) $20.00 10652 Wilkinson (James). A. L. S., 3 pages, folio. Wilderness, 1785, to Gen. Charles Scott. Anderson's, April 15, 1903. (292) $5.25 10653 Willard (Rev. Samuel). A. D., 2 pages, 4to. Manuscript notes for a sermon. With portrait, engraved by Gerard vander Gucht. Alexander sale, Libbie's, Dec. 4, 1902. (399) $12.50 10654 William III. D. S., I page, folio. Kensington, April 9, 1701. Military commission. With engraved portrait by Goldar, and curious Dutch prints of the coronation of William and Mary. Alexander sale, Libbie's, Dec. 4, 1902. (313) $17.00 10655 William IV. A. L. S., I page, 4to. Admiralty, May 11, 1827, to Lady Lawrence. Appointing a time to be present at the Royal Academy. With engraved portraits of the King and Queen. Alexander sale, Libbie's, Dec. 4, 1902. (322) $13.00 10656 Williams (William). A. L. S., 3 pages, 4to, and address. Lebanon, November 26, 1773, to Eliphalet Dyer. A very bitter personal letter. With engraved portrait, etched by Hall. Alexander sale, Libbie's, Dec. 4, 1902. (1157) $11.50 New In re 10657 Williamson (Dr. Hugh). A. L. S., 3 pages, 4to. York, 1789, to the Governor of North Carolina. gard to reported death of the King of Spain. Anderson's, April 15, 1903. (293) $5.00 10658 Wingate (Paine). A. L. S., 4 pages, 4to. New York, 1788, to a lady. Anderson's, April 15, 1903. (294) $5.00 10659 Winthrop (Fitz John). A. L. S., I page, 4to. New London, May 7, 1861, to his brother. Requesting the payment of money to Mr. Christopher Christophers. Guaranteed by Mr. R. C. Winthrop. With photograph from a painting which has been incorrectly engraved as Gov. John Haynes. 10660 Winthrop (John). A. D. S., 5 lines, on I page, folio. New London, September 5, 1698. Acknowledgment of a deed before him as Governor. With photograph from a painting. Alexander sale, Libbie's, Dec. 4, 1902. (142) $8.50 10661 Witherspoon (John). A. D. S., I page, small 4to. December 22, 1776. An order for the payment of money, for work done for the College of New Jersey. Peirce sale, Henkels', March 6, 1903. (836) $3.00 10662 Wood (Joseph). A. L. S., 2 pages, 4to. Undated, to Lady William Lennox, afterwards his wife. McKee sale, Anderson's, April 27, 1903. (6764) $8.00 10663 Wood (William B.). A. L. S., 1 page, 8vo. Undated, to William Dunlap. Referring to Geo. Frederick Cooke, and to his own theatrical engagements. With two pencil drawings on the back, by Mr. Dunlap. McKee sale, Anderson's, April 27, 1903. (6771) $10.00 10664 Worden (John L.). A. L. S., 3 pages, 4to. Annapolis, July 8, 1874. Mentions the fight between the "Monitor" and the "Merrimack." Peirce sale, Henkels', March 6, 1903. (820) $17.00 10665 Wordsworth (William). A. L. S., on the last page of an autograph letter of his wife's. Undated, to Edward Moxon. Suggesting that he add to the title-page of the next edition of his Poems, that he has been elected honorary member of the Royal Irish Academy. Peirce sale, Henkels', May 5, 1903. 10666 (451) $10.00 Autograph Sentiment, signed, 3 lines, 4to. September 10, 1844. Peirce sale, Henkels', May 5, 1903. (452) $14.00 Original Draft of the 10667 Yorktown. A. D., 3 pages, folio. Articles of Capitulation at the Being Articles 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6. Somewhat stained and torn in the folds. Peirce sale, Henkels', March 6, 1903. (796) $425.00 10668 Zola (Émile). A. L. S., 2 pages, 8vo, 1879. On literary Anderson's, April 15, 1903. (298) $3.25 10669 matters. A. L. S., I page, 12mo. Paris, March 8, 1888, to a friend. Forwarding a proof of the First Chapter of "Le Rêve," on the understanding that he allows no newspaper or person to see it. Gilsey sale, Anderson's, March 18, 1903. (3061) $3.00 INDEX NOTE.-American local history is entered first under the name of State, then Adams (John). Wood. Adminis- Adams (Samuel). Wells. Life. 9232. Africa. See also Egypt. Mocquet. Travels. 5959. Pigafetta. Relatione del reame di Congo. 6762. Aldus. Book from Library. 3490. Aquecheek. Universal Ameri- Boston Almanac. 1024. Fleming. Register for New Jerman. Almanac. 4703. Taylor. Almanacs. 8406-8409. Tobler. Town and Country- Alpine. Ascent of Mont Blanc. 5993. America. See also Birds, Indians, Appeal to Impartial World. Bartlett. American Scenery. Bossu. Travels. 1023. |